The Banfield Family Collection of Barometers - Edwin Banfield Softcover

This book; The Banfield Family Collection of Barometers is pre-owned. This book is is in good condition. There are no rips, tears, or missing pages. However, there are a few pages where the previous owner used a yellow highlight to highlight certain information. This book is a soft cover. It was published in 1995.

This book is an illustrated guide to the Banfield Family Collection of Barometers. It contains over 300 photographs of 280 stick, wheel and aneroid barometers and barographs made between 1680 and the present day. The book includes an introduction to the Collection and a short description of each instrument, including the estimated date of manufacture.

The collection includes domestic stick or cistern tube barometers, angle tube barometers, marine barometers, station, scientific and mountain barometers, double- and multiple-tube barometers, sympiesometers, Admiral Fitzroy barometers, wheel or banjo barometers, Bourdon metallic barometers, Vidie aneroid barometers, barographs, storm glasses and weather houses, and other meteorological instruments.

The Banfield Family Collection of Barometers can be seen at Barometer World & Museum, Quicksilver Barn, Merton, Okehampton, Devon EX20 3DS

A well illustrated survey of a large collection of barometers and barographs of all types. Each item is described and an estimate of date given. This book contains 9 pages of text, 313 photographs, and 14 pages of descriptions.

Discover the fascinating world of barometers with this softcover book titled "The Banfield Family Collection of Barometers" by Edwin Banfield. Published by Baros Books in Canada in 1995, this original edition is a must-have for any collector or enthusiast. The book covers the history and evolution of barometers, with a focus on the Banfield family's impressive collection.

Filled with beautiful illustrations by Norton Photo Litho, this book is a treasure trove of information on the topic of barometers. Whether you're interested in the science behind these instruments or simply appreciate their aesthetic beauty, "The Banfield Family Collection of Barometers" is a valuable addition to your collection.